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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.34, 565.92 and 160.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.34, 565.92 and 160.89 is: 241.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.34 : 565.92 = 160.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.34/565.92 = 160.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.34x = 565.92 × 160.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.34x = 91,050.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,050.87/377.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.30

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